got a minute here's how you can cut back
on data usage if you're using an Android
handset in Google's Chrome browser go to
settings and find data saver this
reduces the size of images and websites
you view google apps like play music and
news may be syncing content in the
background turn these off if you don't
need them by going to settings find
accounts choose Google and select your
Google account
uncheck anything you don't want to sync
other apps will be updating in the
background too like checking email or
social media accounts when the phone is
locked
go to settings and find data usage tap
the menu button and select restrict
background data once you turn this on
most apps will only pull updates when
you're actually using the phone or on
Wi-Fi in San Francisco I'm Alexis Avedis
cnet.com for CBS News
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